Mill Woods United Church

About

Mill Woods United Church is a Christian spiritual community that is inclusive, welcoming, and affirming.

Story

Mill Woods United Church was established as a congregation in 1976 as the Mill Woods suburban area was being developed. The congregation divided as First Mill Woods and Southwoods United Church, coming back together as one congregation in the worship building opened in May 1993. We established ourselves as an affirming congregation in June 2006.

As a community of the Christian faith, striving to answer Jesus' call to love all of our neighbors as ourselves, we declare our love for all persons, regardless of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, differing abilities, ethnic background or economic circumstance and welcome them into full participation in every aspect of congregational life.

As we continue our discovery of what it means to be an inclusive community, we recognize the importance of hearing each other's stories and respecting each other's gifts. We celebrate diversity even as it challenges us to walk with Christ down roads we have not yet explored.

Mission

We are partners on a faith journey, called to be the Church, Christ’s voice, hands and heart, to continue His mission in Mill Woods, Edmonton and throughout the world. As a part of the United Church of Canada, we strive to reach out to our community and beyond, growing and changing, but always as doers of the Word, not just hearers. While affirming our own faith in Christ, we share global human concerns with people of other faiths.

We undertake, with all Christians, the ministry of fostering and caring for all God’s people and creation. The nurturing and Christian education of our children and adults is an important part of our ministry, as it was in Christ’s.

We welcome all people to become part of our family, sharing in warm worship, meaningful fellowship and communion.
(Official Board, November 8, 1988)